36879 Housing Market Report May 2025•Lee County, Alabama

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Housing Prices in 36879, AL

How much do homes in 36879, AL cost?

Housing Market Conditions

Is 36879, AL a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

This is the supply and demand for houses in an area based on home prices and trends.

Buyer’s Market

A buyer’s market occurs when the number of available properties for sale exceeds the number of buyers looking to purchase. In a buyer’s market, the supply exceeds the demand.

Neutral Market

A neutral market occurs when the number of buyers looking to purchase properties meets the number of available properties for sale. In a balanced market, there are enough homes to meet the demand.

Seller’s Market

A seller’s market occurs when there are more buyers looking to purchase properties than there are available homes on the market. In a seller’s market, the demand exceeds the supply.

Seller'sMarket

Buyer'sMarket

36879 is a Seller's Market

Difference Since May 2024

At the same time last year, 36879 was a Buyer's Market.

Insight

36879 is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Median Sold Price

Median Sold Price
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
$434,674$168/SqFt
+$14,674
+3.5%

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months

Insight

Homes in 36879 have sold for 3.5% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in 36879 was $434,674 in May 2025, up 3.5% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $168.

Median Sold Price By Zip Codes

Median Sold Price By Zip Codes
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold compared to surrounding cities. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
CityChange YoY
36830
+7.3%
36801
+5.1%
36879
+3.5%
36832
+1.5%

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms
This is the middle price for all homes actively listed in an area broken out by the number of bedrooms. Half of the homes are listed below this price, and half are above.
BedsMay 2024May 2025Change YoY
1--
N/A
2$219.5K$857K
+290.4%
3$346.2K$357.5K
+3.3%
4$432.5K$434.6K
0.5%
5$449.6K$504.9K
+12.3%

Summary: 36879 housing price by bedroom type for May 2025, compared to the previous year. The home price for 1 bedroom homes did not change. The home price for 2 bedroom homes increased by +290.4%. The home price for 3 bedroom homes increased by +3.3%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes increased by 0.5%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes increased by +12.3%.

How does 36879, AL compare with other places?

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36879, AL

Housing supply in 36879, AL

How many homes are available in 36879, AL?

Number of Homes For Sale

Number of Homes For Sale
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
41Last MonthMay 2025
472 months agoApr 2025
-12.8 %
Change MoMApr – May

Summary: The 36879 real estate market had 41 homes for sale in May 2025, a 12.8 % decrease compared to Apr 2025.

Number of Homes Sold

Number of Homes Sold
This is the total number of both homes sold and pending in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
8Last MonthMay 2025
72 months agoApr 2025
+14.3 %
Change MoMApr – May

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area by number of bedrooms.
BedsApr 2025May 2025Change MoM
110
-100.0%
220
-100.0%
344
0.0%
42523
-8.0%
51514
-6.7%

Summary: 36879 housing inventory by bedroom type for May 2025, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes decreased by -100.0%. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes decreased by -100.0%. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes remained the same. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes decreased by -8.0%. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes decreased by -6.7%.

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

How much do homes in 36879, AL cost?

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

The asking price is how much a home is listed for. The selling price is how much the home actually sold for.

Under Asking

Homes that sold for less than the asking price

At Asking

Homes that sold at their asking price

Over Asking

Homes that sold above the asking price

Over Asking Price1 Home

At Asking Price2 Homes

Under Asking Price5 Homes

Insight

If you're buying a home in 36879, you may be able to get a good deal. 62.5% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 8 homes were sold or pending in 36879 in May 2025, up by 14.3% month-over-month. Of the 8 sold homes, 63% were sold under asking, 25% were sold at asking, and and 13% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for 36879, AL

How long does it take to sell a home in 36879, AL?

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Under 30 Days2 Homes

30 – 90 Days2 Homes

Over 90 Days2 Homes

Insight

Many homes in 36879 are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During May 2025, 8 homes were sold in 36879; 25% of homes were sold within 30 days, 25% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 25% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Average Sale Time

Average Sale Time
This is the average number of days homes take to sell in an area.
This Year1 year agoChange YoY
76 DaysThis YearMay 2025
31 Days1 year agoMay 2024
+141.6 %
Change YoYMay 2024 – May 2025

Summary: Homes in 36879 had an average listing age of 76 days in May 2025, up by 141.6% compared to the previous year.

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Based on information from Lee County MLS, and Lake Martin Area Association of REALTORS® MLS for the period 06/01/2023 - 06/01/2025

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